Jolyn
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,641 in 1952
7 babies were named Jolyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,521 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1936–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jolyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jolyn, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jolyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJolyn first shows up in US birth records in 1936, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 89 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #1,641. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJolyn has climbed 1,521 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jolyn
Jolyn is a girl name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Jolyn for girls from 1936 to 2025, in 87 of those 90 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #1,641 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 3.5 | 283,688 girls |
| 1940s | 6.2 | 161,290 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 62,305 girls |
| 1960s | 21 | 47,237 girls |
| 1970s | 27 | 37,411 girls |
| 1980s | 18 | 55,835 girls |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 105,042 girls |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 119,190 girls |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 156,006 girls |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 402,685 girls |
Other spellings of Jolyn
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Jolyn
What is the origin of the name Jolyn?
Jolyn has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Jolyn a boy or girl name?
Jolyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Jolyn?
Jolyn ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#1,641).